6-3-5


The 6-3-5 tool is a collaborative brainstorming technique designed to generate a large number of ideas efficiently. In this method, a team of six each writes down three ideas in five minutes and then passes their sheet to the next person.

This process is repeated, with everyone building on the previous ideas, resulting in a rich collection of concepts and solutions. This continues until the sheets have circulated through all six participants, producing a total of 108 ideas.


How to use the 6-3-5:

  • Begin by gathering a team of six and providing each with a 6-3-5 worksheet.

  • Set a timer for five minutes.

  • Write three ideas in section 1.

  • When the timer goes off, pass the sheets to the right.

  • Repeat the process, building on the ideas from the previous rounds, until all sections are filled.

  • Review the sheets to identify the most promising ideas.


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